Compare 7 Chemistry. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $54,701.
With top graduates earning $69,203, Chemistry stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University Of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus leads with graduates earning $69,203, well above the state average of $54,701. Colorado State University-Fort Collins follows at $65,800, demonstrating how public universities dominate Colorado's chemistry landscape regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Denver graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 6.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with debt clearing in about 4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $69,203
Strong outcomes with 78% acceptance
6.0% payment burden | Excellent
13.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,203 | 12 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $65,800 | 35 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $57,636 | 30 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | $56,239 | 10 | $23,000 | Good | $53,505 | High |
| #5 | $54,367 | 23 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $42,682 | 37 | $19,500 | Manageable | $46,340 | High | |
| #7 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $36,977 | 17 | $18,389 | Manageable | $21,062 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
